Job summary
- Main area
- Data Analyst
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 907-915
- Employer
- NICE - The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 3rd Floor, 3 Piccadilly Place
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Data Analyst
NHS AfC: Band 5
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.
If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.
We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.
Job overview
Do you want to do meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to society? Our main purpose here at The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is to improve health and wellbeing by putting science and evidence at the heart of health and care decision making. As an organisation we all collaborate to achieve this same goal through empowering our workforce to do great things!
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility
Main duties of the job
The Data Analyst will play a key role in supporting the team’s data management needs, focusing on the extraction, cleaning, quality assurance, and reporting of data to enable effective decision-making and operational delivery. The post-holder will work closely with colleagues across the BMU and wider organisation to ensure data is accurate, accessible, and presented in a clear and actionable format.
Key duties include:
- Extract, clean, and quality assure data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Develop, maintain, and update databases, spreadsheets, and records systems, primarily using Excel and Power BI.
- Prepare, analyse, and present regular and ad hoc reports for internal and external audiences, including dashboards and visualisations in Power BI.
- Support the team in the migration and standardisation of data, including preparation for system transitions (e.g., from Excel to project management tools).
- Assist in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures for data handling and reporting.
To do this, you’ll need:
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data manipulation and analysis.
- Experience with Power BI for data visualisation and reporting.
- Ability to extract, clean, and quality assure data from multiple sources
Working for our organisation
The Business Management Unit (BMU) supports the Medicines Evaluation Directorate in delivering guidance to the NHS and patients by overseeing and managing data, information, processes, business operations, and stakeholder relationships.
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make. NICE offer:
- Generous NHS Pension – Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
- Exclusive discounts – Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
Time to recharge – Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays - Inclusive staff networks – Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity
- Tailored development – Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities
If you feel this is the type of environment you will enjoy working in, apply today!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Important - Due to NICE’s use of anonymised recruitment practices we ask all candidates not to include any personal details within their application. Please ensure you provide sufficient detail in the supporting information section to allow our team to make an informed judgement about your suitability for this role at this stage. CV’s will not be considered.
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further submissions when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Please note that applications may be rejected or subject to disciplinary action if evidence of plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence (AI), as your own.
Please contact [email protected] if you wish to discuss any additional needs or reasonable adjustments which may support you with your application and/or at interview.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field (e.g., data management, business administration, information systems).
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience developing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience preparing and presenting reports and dashboards for varied audiences.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for data manipulation and analysis.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience with Power BI for data visualisation and reporting.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to extract, clean, and quality assure data from multiple sources.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alex Ng
- Job title
- Project Manager, BMU
- Email address
- [email protected]
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